The Dotted Line: How to juggle resources across projects and stay on schedule

Communication and planning are key for both general contractors and subs to stay on pace amid an environment of booming demand and limited resources.

By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017

TN contractor sentenced to 3 years in prison for kickback scheme

Ronald Armstrong, owner of Armstrong Construction, pleaded guilty to paying a Kentucky project official in order to win a $210,000 jail project.

By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017

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Legal Issues

Contracts, disputes, change orders and delays can keep builders up at night. Construction Dive covers some of the top issues facing the industry.

By Construction Dive staff

CO court ruling on defects case could help jump-start condo construction

Supporters of the ruling say it could reduce the frivolous lawsuits that have all but halted condo construction in the state.

By Kim Slowey • June 13, 2017

Trump reveals new infrastructure plan details

The president aims to streamline the regulatory and permitting processes, as well as boost apprenticeships and workforce training.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017

DOL proposes axing 'persuader' rule

Construction industry groups have been vocal opponents of the rule, arguing that it would prevent employers from requesting legal advice during unionization efforts.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017

$310M Kansas City, MO convention hotel moving forward

Tourism officials said the city is losing out on convention business and that hotel construction must begin as soon as possible so that it can compete for shows.

By Kim Slowey • June 12, 2017

Trump's infrastructure plan to include prevailing wage requirements

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao said the inclusion of Davis-Bacon mandates is necessary to draw in support from Democrats for the $1 trillion plan.

By Kim Slowey • June 9, 2017

Judge's ruling threatens $3B Queens, NY development

A joint venture between Related Companies and Sterling Equities submitted a proposal in 2012 to redevelop the site into a shopping and housing complex.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017

DOL withdraws joint employer guidance

Construction industry groups lauded the move, as they said the Obama-era informal guidance created a too-broad definition of joint employment.

By Kim Slowey • June 8, 2017

Veterans Affairs seeks to jump-start $1.4B in construction projects

The delays are largely the result of procedural differences between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Army Corps of Engineers.

By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017

NYC leads US metros with highest 'hidden' housing costs

Additional items like property tax rates, insurance and remodeling needs are often overlooked by first-time buyers when planning their home purchases.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 7, 2017

IN officials aim to take over troubled P3 interstate project

Construction delays have led to a Fitch Ratings downgrade of the original bonds sold to finance the Interstate 69 project.

By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017

Miami-Dade approves $9M David Beckham stadium land deal

The development team must still secure approval for the entire soccer stadium plan, with the goal of completing the project in 2020.

By Kim Slowey • June 7, 2017

NYC officials urge NY lawmakers to approve expanded use of design–build

Lawmakers must vote on the measure, which would permit the use of the delivery method for eight city projects, before the legislative session ends this month.

By Kim Slowey • June 6, 2017

Nearly 7M Atlantic, Gulf coast homes in storm surge path

Florida leads states with the most at-risk homes — nearly 2.8 million — followed by Louisiana at 808,000, according to CoreLogic.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 6, 2017

PA launches $550M Philadelphia infrastructure program

The initiative includes paving approximately 235 miles of highway and repairing or replacing 35 bridges in the region.

By Kim Slowey • June 2, 2017

After 9-year delay, 3K-home Sacramento, CA MPC moves forward

The revived project follows the lifting of a flood-related federal ban on construction in the area and a slow return to building.

By Katy Tomasulo • June 2, 2017

How Trump's 2018 budget could help — and harm — the construction industry

The administration offered some long-awaited details of its infrastructure plans, but questions remain around specifics of the massive undertaking.

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017

Miami-Dade commissioner backs $300M David Beckham soccer stadium deal

The city must still approve the deal and design for the 25,000-seat Miami Beckham United venue.

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017

MN governor signs $988M infrastructure bill

The bonding measure also addresses the state's contentious $1.86 billion light-rail project and pins the responsibility of operating costs on local agencies.

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017

Trump's deregulation order stalls federal high-speed rail rules

Industry experts say a set of uniform safety requirements will streamline the bureaucratic approvals that are necessary for high-speed rail projects.

By Kim Slowey • June 1, 2017

Q&A: How CO builders are using technical training to fill the worker pipeline

Michael Smith, director of the Colorado Homebuilding Academy, discusses efforts to train students, veterans and other potential workers in the construction trades.

By Debbie Reslock • May 31, 2017

MD appeals judge's order requiring additional review of $5.6B Purple Line

The judge dismissed challenges regarding migratory birds and endangered species but maintained that rail officials must still re-examine ridership numbers.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2017

MO governor signs law prohibiting state-mandated project labor agreements

State Republicans say PLAs push the cost of construction higher, while Democrats warn the new measure could result in lower wages and sub-par work.

By Kim Slowey • May 31, 2017

Trump budget cuts funding for seismic early warning system

The latest federal budget proposal would cut $10 million annually for an early earthquake warning system on the West Coast.

By Kim Slowey • May 30, 2017